How to Print from iPhone with and without WiFi

As iPhone cameras improve, the Photos app collects tons of selfies, profile pictures, and other images. Storing them online has also become easier thanks to Cloud storageBut when it comes to keeping one on your desk or in your office, you no longer have to jump through hoops to print it. Fortunately, you can print directly from your iPhone. This quick and easy guide will show you how to print from your iPhone with and without Wi-Fi. You'll be able to print anything from your iPhone with the following steps.

Print from iPhone using Wi-Fi

iPhones have a feature called AirPrint that lets you print from iPhone via Wi-Fi. However, for this feature to work, you'll need to ensure that your printer also supports Wi-Fi connectivity. Once you've confirmed this, here's how to print photos using your iPhone with a Wi-Fi connection.

Step 1: Connect the printer to your Wi-Fi network.

Step 2: Open the Photos app on your iPhone.

Step 3: Open the image or document you want to print.

Step 4: Tap the share icon in the bottom left corner of the app.

Step 5: Scroll down to the bottom and tap on the Print option.

Step 6: A new window will open on your screen with different printing options.

Step 7: Click on the Printer option at the top to see a list of available printers.

Step 8: Select your printer from the list.

Next, you'll see some additional printing options like presets, number of copies, paper size, media, and quality.

Step 9: After selecting your options, click Print.

Print from iPhone without Wi-Fi via hotspot

There are two ways to print from your iPhone without Wi-Fi. The first is to create a hotspot between your printer and your iPhone. This means there's no Wi-Fi network available nearby. Make sure your printer supports Wi-Fi connectivity.

Before we begin, make sure you have a blinking LED next to the Wi-Fi logo on your printer. We used an HP printer for this article.

Step 1: Open Settings on your iPhone.

Step 2: Tap on Wi-Fi.

Step 3: Click on your printer's name from the list of available networks.

Step 4: Enter the password to connect to the printer.

You can check your printer password by going to your printer's wireless menu.

Step 5: After joining the printer hotspot, close the Settings app.

Step 6: Open the Photos app.

Step 7: Click on the image or document you want to print.

Step 8: Click on the share icon.

Step 9: Scroll down and click Print.

Your printer may already be selected in the printer settings menu. If not, you can select it again.

Step 10: Choose your options and press Print.

Here's how you can print from your iPhone without a Wi-Fi connection.

Print from iPhone without Wi-Fi connection using OTG cable

Finally, we have a way to connect your iPhone and printer with a USB OTG cable. After connecting your iPhone, follow these simple steps.

Step 1: After connecting your iPhone, click “Yes” in the pop-up menu that appears on your screen.

Step 2: Open the Photos app.

Step 3: Select the image or document you want to print.

Step 4: Click on the share icon.

Step 5: Scroll down and click Print.

You will see the printer name displayed in the printer list.

Step 6: Choose your options and press Print.

This is how you can print from your iPhone if your printer doesn't support Wi-Fi connectivity. However, you'll need a USB OTG cable to connect to your iPhone.

Hassle-free printing experience

These were the steps for printing from your iPhone, whether you're connected to Wi-Fi or not. You no longer need to worry about not having a laptop or desktop computer available to print. All you have to do is follow the steps above and enjoy the ease of printing from your iPhone. It doesn't matter whether you want to print in color or black and white. You can easily print in the colors of your choice directly from your iPhone.